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Patented `lune 6, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE BA'THTUB PROTECTOR Walter J. Roach, Seaford, N. Y.

Application July 22, 1949, Serial No. 106,159

7 Claims.

My invention relates to protective devices for bathtubs, bowls, sinks or the like whereby the smooth surfaces such as the exposed edges, front and interior are protected from fracture, scratches, abrasions and such damage after the item has been installed and before adjoining construction work has been completed.

It is customary on a construction job to locate a bathtub, for example, and then perfect the adjoining tile work, plaster, floor or connections in due time after the tub has been properly placed. During this waiting period the tub, bowl or sink, unless measures are taken to prevent it, is used as a receptacle and catch-all for tools, parts or other material, and is also often used to stand on or in to complete other work. The surface `of the article so abused is often ruined necessitating replacement at the expense of the contractor and resulting in waste and loss of time.

The object of my invention is to provide a protective device for the exposed surfaces of tubs, bowls, sinks or the like which may be quickly and easily assembled and applied. While being both removable and disposable, it is of suiciently strong construction to support the Weight of a workman, if necessary.

A further object is to provide an article of the character described in which the cooperation of the several parts protects the desired surfaces by denying access thereto, said article comprising an edge protecting section and a foldable support, both being adapted for cooperation with a cover member.

A practical embodiment of my invention is represented in the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 represents a plan view showing the protective device partly broken away,

Fig. 2 represents an elevation of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1,

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section taken on the line III- III of Fig. 1, looking in the direction of the arrows,

Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical section taken in the plane of the line IV--IV of Fig. 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows,

Fig. 5 represents a development of the cover portion,

Fig. 6 represents a plan View of the edge protector,

Fig. 7 represents a side elevation of the removable foldable support,

Fig. 8 represents an end elevation of the same,

Fig. 9 is a detailed plan View of the insert when folded, and

Fig. 10 is a plan View of the embodiment shown in Fig. 9.

Referring to the drawings, a bathtub of the built-in type is denoted by I. The protective device therefor built in accordance with my invention comprises an edge protector 2 adapted to completely cover and overlap the near edge 3 of tub I. Cut ots 4 and 5 of protector 2 permit iiaps 6 and 1 to be bent inwardly along the Vertical lines 8, 9 to conform the protector to the outer configuration of the tub and. form a right angle abutment with horizontally extending end pieces I0, II at the top edge of tub I.

'A collapsible cellular removable insert l2 made of any well-known or approved material such as corrugated paper, Wood fibre or the like shaped at its bottom and side edges to conform with and be supported by the inner surface I3 of tub I and having its top surfaces all lying in the same horizontal plane is adapted for insertion in the tub I to support a foldable cover portion I4.

Said cover I4 is provided with an apron I5 adapted to be bent downwardly for the protection of the front of the tub and said apron has side pieces I5, l1 adapted to be folded inwardly to form a right angle joint at their upper edges with the cover I4 at the tub surface. Said cover i4 thereby completely overlies the insert I2, the edge protecting section 2 and the near tub edge 3 but only partially covers far edge I8 and end top edges I9 and 20 of tub I.

This partial coverage of edges I8, I9 and 20 is provided so that the walls of plaster, tile or the like may be nished off to the tub without the necessity for or removal of my protecting device.

When the parts have been placed as above described, the cover I4 is afxed to the top by an adhesive tape or other well-known or approved means (not shown herein) thereby holding itself, the edge protecting section 2, and collapsible cellular insert I2 in cooperative relationship for protecting the tub surfaces and providing a weight sustaining support.

It will thus be seen that access to the tub interior and normally exposed edges and side will be denied except as herein above described.

It will also be understood that I have provided an article of this character which is capable of being shipped fiat i. e., in knock-down position so that it may be packed with a tub but is capable of quick and complete assembly and installation in a relatively short time.

Since it is evident that various changes may be resorted to in the form, construction and arrangement of the several parts, I do not intend to be limited to the embodiment shown and described herein except as set forth in the following claims.

Wht I claim is:

1. In combination, a tub and a protective device therefor, comprising a cover portion adapted to overlapthe tub, and e, collapsible. cellular support for the cover portion based in said tub.

2. In combination, a tub and a protective device therefor, comprising a cover portion adaptedV cooperation therewith and collapsible. cellular.'

means for removably supporting the cover porftion in operative position, said means-comprising: aplurality of nterhingedy membershaving their" bottom and end' portions shaped' t`o rltand con-- tact! the inner surface; of a tub. substantially throughout its length.

5. In' a bathtub, a protective device therefor,

comprising an edge protector shaped and fold? 3 able to a' predetermined'pattern, a cover portion shaped to cooperate therewith and hold same in position and a support for the cover portion, said support comprising a collapsible cellular element supported by and adapted to iit the inside of the bathtub and to support the cover portion substantially throughout its length and width.

6. A protective device for bathtubs or similar articles, comprising an edge protector having foldable flaps, a cover portion adapted to overlap the protector and aps and` provided with an apron, side pieces on said apron, all of said elements cooperating to form a substantially complete closure and a collapsible cellular support for the. cover portion shaped to t the inner surface of a tub for supporting the cover against vertical'compression.

7. InI a` bathtub, a protective device therefor, comprising an edge protector shaped to t an upper-edge of said tub and extend partially down one side, a cover portionv extending across said tub-andi completelyv covering the edgeY protector and thel downwardly extending` tub` side and a collapsible cellular. multi-point support for the cover portioncompletely covered thereby shapedy to `fit and-supported by the interior surface of the1 tub.

WALTER J. ROACH;

REFERENCES. CITED'v The` following references are of record inV the le of thisr patent:V

STATES. PATENTS.

Number: Name Date 1,81,1 43^ McCann Jan. l2; 1932 1,861,495V Gould JuneTI; 1932 

